Drunken Philosophy

It's time to get pragmatic up in this podcast. This
week, Connor and Dan discuss the philosophy of modern American
philosophy Richard Rorty who was all about "Out with the old; In
with the new." New Pragmatism that is! Also discussed: Some new
losers Connor had a beef with, a free idea for an app that someone
can steal,...

Time to put on your hard hats boys and girls, because
this week we're talking about deconstruction! Specifically, Connor
and Dan discuss French philosopher Jacques Derrida (AKA Dr. Jack
Dorito) who is the father of deconstruction. They take on binaries
and ideologies and all the terribly comfortable things we
take...

How do you take something old and make it new again? Do
it half-assed of course. This week, Connor and Dan discuss the
modern interpretation of Stoicism. They debate whether it's healthy
or possible to repress your emotions and they dive head-first into
Connor's Oedipal complex. Also, there's a weird discussion
about...

Umm...excuse me? Are we living in frickin' Robocop?
Maybe! Last week Dan read about the first robotic policeman being
introduced in the city of Dubai and now he's having a mental
breakdown. He and Connor discuss whether or not robots can be
programmed to make moral decisions and, if they can, what the
implications might...

About the Podcast

Dan has a degree in Philosophy. Connor has a degree in High School. Together they have a bit of a drinking problem. Each week they explore the work of a new philosopher or a new philosophical idea and do their best to learn something before getting distracted.